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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.58, 10,894.37 and 2,876.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.58, 10,894.37 and 2,876.67 is: 4,316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.58 : 10,894.37 = 2,876.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.58/10,894.37 = 2,876.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.58x = 10,894.37 × 2,876.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.58x = 31,339,492.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,339,492.96/7,259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.98

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